Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down

by Kris Kristofferson

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Well, I (F)woke up Sun day morn in’ with no (Bb)way to hold my head that did n’t (F)hurt; in’;

and the beer I had for break fast was n’t (Dm)bad, so I had one more for des (C)sert.

in’.

Then I (F)fum bled through my clos et for my (Bb)clothes and found my clean est dirt y (F)shirt; en;

and I (Bb)shaved my face, and combed my hair, and (Gm)stum bled down the stair to meet the (C)day.

I’d (F)smoked my brain the night be fore with (Bb)cig a rettes and songs that I’d been (F)pick in’;

but I lit my first and watched a small kid (Dm)cuss in’ at a can that he was (C)kick in’.

Then I (F)crossed the emp ty street and caught the (Bb)Sun day smell of some one fry in’ (F)chick in’;

and it (Bb)shaved my face, and combed my hair, and (Gm)stum bled down the stair to meet the (C)day.

I’d (Gm)took me back to some thin’ that I’d (C7)lost some how some where a long the (F)way.

On the Sun day morn in’ (Bb)side walks,

wish in’, Lord, that I was (F)stoned,

’cause there’s some thing in a (C7)Sun day

makes a bod y feel a (F)lone.

And there’s noth in’ short of (Bb)dy in’

half as lone some as the (F)sound

on the sleep ing cit y (C7)side walks;

Sun day morn in’ com in’ (F)down.

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Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down by Kris Kristofferson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down by Kris Kristofferson in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 78 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.